President Commends Senate for Approval of Michael Hayden as Director of Central Intelligence Agency

I commend the Senate for confirming Michael Hayden as Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency by a bipartisan majority. Winning the War on
Terror requires that America have the best intelligence possible, and his
strong leadership will ensure that we do. General Hayden is a patriot and
a dedicated public servant whose broad experience, dedication, and
expertise make him the right person to lead the CIA at this critical time.
I look forward to working with Ambassador Negroponte, General Hayden, and
the other leaders of our intelligence community as we continue to address
the challenges and threats we face in the 21st century. I congratulate
General Hayden and his family on his confirmation and thank him for his
continued service to our Nation.